$550,000
First Time on the Market - The Historic Josiah Bean Farm (Circa 1780) A rare opportunity to own the oldest home in Bethel, Maine — a beautifully preserved 18th-century farmhouse rich with history, natural beauty, and timeless New England character. Once the site of Dustin's Ferry, which carried travelers… Read More across the Androscoggin River in the late 1700s and early 1800s, this treasured property offers a unique blend of heritage and lifestyle. With 284 feet of direct river frontage, you'll enjoy easy access for fishing, kayaking, and canoeing, as well as stunning mountain views in every season. The home showcases classic period details, including: Wide pine floors, original woodwork, and wainscoting An authentic country kitchen with a vintage slate sink Elegant brick fireplaces in the formal dining and living rooms A cozy den, three second-floor bedrooms, and a summer kitchen full of charm Step outside to a screened-in porch that overlooks open fields and the river — the perfect spot to unwind. The beautifully landscaped lot includes flower gardens, a one-car garage, a large attached shed, and an extra storage outbuilding. Modern upgrades include: A whole-house backup generator New roofs installed six years ago Bordering land protected by the Mahoosuc Land Trust, this property ensures lasting privacy, abundant wildlife, and peaceful surroundings — all just 10 minutes from downtown Bethel and 17 minutes from Sunday River Ski Resort. An optional adjacent 3-acre parcel with river frontage is also available (MLS #1621771). Read Less
Courtesy of Mahoosuc Realty, Inc. 207-824-2771
Listing Snapshot
Days Online
71
Last Updated
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Beds
3
Full Baths
2
Square Ft.
2,240
Lot Size
3.8 Acres
Year Built
1780
MLS Number
1621750
Additional Details
Appliances & Equipment
Appliances: "Refrigerator", "Electric Range"
Basement
Basement: "Interior", "Walk-Out Access", "Unfinished"
Building
Architectural Style: "Cape Cod", Building Area Source: Public Records, Building Area Total: 2,240, Construction Materials: "Clapboard", "Wood Frame", Year Built: 1780
Cooling
Cooling: "None"
Exterior Features
Other Equipment: "Generator", Patio And Porch Features: "Screened", Patio And Porch Features: "Screened"
Fireplaces
Building includes fireplace, 2 total fireplaces
Floors
Flooring: "Wood"
Foundation
Foundation Details: "Granite"
Garage
Garage Included, 1 garage space
Water Features
Water Body Name: Androscoggin, Waterfront Property
Heating
Heating: "Steam", "Radiator", Heating Included
Interior Features
Features: "Bathtub"
Lot
Features: "Well Landscaped", "Open", "Rural", 3.8 acres, Area: 3.8, 165,528 square feet
Owner Pays
Owner Name: Fiske
Parking
Features: "Paved", "On Site", "Detached"
Property
Other Structures: "Shed(s)", Parcel Number: BETL-000019-000000-000019, Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence, View: "Fields", "Mountain(s)", "Scenic", Zoning: None
Roof
Roof: "Shingle"
Sewer
Sewer: "Private Sewer"
Taxes
Annual Amount: $4,354, Tax Lot: 019
Utilities
Electric: "Circuit Breakers", Water Source: "Private"
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